Scotland · single-tier councils · 2024-25
North Ayrshire Council budget and spending
North Ayrshire Council had net current service expenditure of £380.4m in 2024-25, about £2,846 for each of its 133,660 residents. By total budget it is 123rd highest of 185 single-tier councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £380.4m
- Spend per resident
- £2,846
- 37th of 185 single-tier councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 133,660
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 123rd
- of 185 single-tier councils
This is the council budget only (net current service expenditure). NHS, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest are not included. In two-tier counties, education and social care sit with the county, not the district.
Where North Ayrshire Council spends its money
- Education£192.6m
50.6% of the budget
- Social work£136.5m
35.9% of the budget
- Environment£19.0m
5.0% of the budget
- Culture£16.4m
4.3% of the budget
- Roads and transport£12.8m
3.4% of the budget
- Central services£11.9m
3.1% of the budget
- Housing (non-HRA)£9.8m
2.6% of the budget
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North Ayrshire Council: common questions
How much does North Ayrshire Council spend?
North Ayrshire Council had net current service expenditure of £380.4m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does North Ayrshire Council spend per resident?
About £2,846 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £380.4m and an ONS population estimate of 133,660. That is 37th highest of 185 single-tier councils.
What does North Ayrshire Council spend most on?
Education is the largest service line at £192.6m, 50.6% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much of North Ayrshire Council's budget goes on social care?
Adult and children's social care together take 35.9% of net service spending in 2024-25.